aberdevine
/ˌabədəˈvʌɪn/ /ˈabədəˌvʌɪn/Now historical
noun
The siskin, Carduelis spinus, especially as a cage bird.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Bird Fancier's Recreation. Origin unknown.
- beasting
- beast-like
- beastliness
- beastly
- beast of burden
- beast of prey
- be at
- beat
- beatable
- beat about the bush
- beat a (hasty) retreat
- be at a loose end (or at loose ends)
- beat a path to someone's door
- beat a retreat
- be at a stand
- beatbox
- beatboxer
- beatboxing
- be at daggers drawn
- beat down
- be at each other's throats
- beaten
- beater
- beater bar
- beat frequency